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December 31, 2025

Don’t Speak Book 1 of Lyrics from the Heart by Olivia Tucker

(Rattle the Stars PR – ARC Review) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖 Spice Level – 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Genre – Rockstar Romance (Contemporary Romance) Published – 12th August 2025 Length – 349 pages Synopsis – Allie: I was supposed to be relaxing. After a messy breakup and years of putting myself last, a girls’ trip to Boston with Continue reading

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November 23, 2025

Ballad of the Blade (Book 1 of A Serenade of Smoke Series) by Andrew P. Meritt

(Physical Review – I was cheeky enough to ask Andrew for a physical ARC of this book… And he said YES!! He’s a legend and now one of my new favourite indie authors!) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖🫖 Genre – Dark Fantasy Published – 14th October 2025 Length – 552 pages Synopsis – Magic is dead. Continue reading

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November 23, 2025

The Scorned Maiden (Book 0.5 of the Ashes of the Damned Series) by Amaya Jax

(ARC Review) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖🫖 Genre – Dark Fantasy Horror Published – 28th November 2025 Length – 100 pages Synopsis – For generations, my family has hunted witches, claiming to protect the world from their dark magic. I was born to follow in their footsteps — the next in line to carry on the Continue reading

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August 31, 2025

Game of Champions (Eternity Island Book 1) by J & J Kellaway

(ARC – New cover re-release) Tropes: Stars – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Fantasy Published: 15th November 2022 Synopsis – The 200th Game of Champions is about to begin, an event that echoes through the annals of history as a grand spectacle of valor and skill. For one week, this ancient tournament of magic, strength, and survival challenges Continue reading

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August 17, 2025

The Hollow by J & J Kellaway

(Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC)) Tropes: Stars – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Fantasy Published: 1st October 2025 Synopsis – When Lucas wakes up in a shipping container with no memories, he is thrust into a world where nothing is as it seems, filled with shadows and secrets. From the moment he is dragged from the box, disoriented and Continue reading

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August 13, 2025

The Heartbeat Heist by Florence Gray

(Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC) from NetGallery) Tropes: Stars – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Historical Fantasy Published: 26th August 2025 Synopsis – The Heartbeat Heist follows Evelyn, a master thief known throughout France as the Bird of Bordeaux. Evelyn is hired by a mysterious figure for a perilous heist. The reward promises to not only restore the orphanage Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Kayleigh. I’m a 33 years old female, and I live in the picturesque region of West Yorkshire, UK. During my day, I work as an Educational Support Worker for children with additional needs, a role that I find incredibly rewarding and fulfilling, as I get the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. When I’m not working, I split my time between enjoying the company of my partner and family, cherishing our moments together, and taking care of my two adorable kitties, who never fail to bring joy and laughter into our home. In my leisure time, I often find myself trying to decide whether to immerse myself in a captivating book or engage in one of my favorite games. More often than not, it’s reading that wins out, as I adore exploring new worlds and stories through the pages of a good novel, although the thrill of gaming is always a tempting alternative!